In India,bum of a female was always a subject kept under the veil.But in Brazil,it was viewed,measured and photographed in an annual contest.This year, a model was crowned Miss Bumbum on Friday.

Reports said a jury of six women and five men selected 25 year old Carine Felizardo from 15 finalists in the second annual edition of the contest, held at a Sao Paulo hotel.She was handed over a cheque of 5000 reais.

The Herald Sun quoted her as saying:“I am overwhelmed, very, very happy.I would like to thank those who voted for me, those who believed in me, my family, my friends.”

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As many as 15 finalists competed in the grand finale in front of a gathering of a predominantly male crowd of journalists from around the world.These contestants had been successful in an an online elimination round that drew participants from all around Brazil.

The ANI report said:”The jury gave its decision after the contestants had sashayed down the catwalk first in evening dresses and later in string bikinis.’